Set in Clydeside, the film tells the story of a farmer's son who loved ships, came to the Clyde and worked his way up in the shipyard from apprentice to chief designer.
General views of various stages of the construction of the Erskine Bridge in Renfrewshire, using a combination of live action and still photography.
Amateur film of the Children's Day festival in Pilton, Edinburgh.
An amateur film of the West Pilton Gala Day, Edinburgh, including the gala procession, a display of Scottish country dancing, a football match, and people taking refreshment in the tea tent.
The selection of the Gala Queen, the crowning ceremony and races in the park at the West Pilton Children's Gala Day.
The gala procession into Recreation Park, West Pilton, Edinburgh, dancing and boxing displays, races and spectators at the Children's Gala Day.
Amateur footage of West Pilton's Gala week including the church parade, a bowling competition, a football match and the Gala Queen crowning ceremony.
Footage of John Newlands' Day, Bathgate with the crowning of the Gala Queen, racing and sporting events, and the laying of a wreath on John Newlands' plaque, on June 6th 1953.